Features
Renaissance Man
In the imagination of artist, yacht designer, and composer Imero Gobbato, Maine merges with myth.
- By: Virginia Wright
First Maine Spring, Revisited
Richard Grant explores a Maine spring.
- By: Richard Grant
Thank You, Senator Muskie
Edmund S. Muskie is the recipient of the thirtieth annual Down East Environmental Award.
- By: Jeff Clark
Richard Russo: On Memory
In this exclusive essay and an excerpt from a new book, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author writes about life, death, and hospice.
- By: Woodcut Siri Beckman
The Mystery of Moose Point
Exploring Moose Point State Park.
- By: Andrew Vietze
Where to Eat Now
We all know that Maine is a big state, 33,215 square miles big to be exact. And we all appreciate the range of great food available. The challenge is actually finding it without blowing your wallet on a quest to eat your way across the state. So how do you discover Maine’s hidden culinary hotspots? Our solution: go straight to the source. We queried dozens of Maine’s acknowledged food experts – the chefs, market owners, specialty food purveyors, food writers, and other culinary icons – with a simple question: Where are you yourself eating now?
- By: Kathleen Fleury
Time and Again
Against all odds, Maine’s “greatest house” celebrates its one hundred and fiftieth birthday this month.
- By: Jeff Clark
Departments
Recognize this picturesque institution?
Since 1813 this school has earned a reputation for academic rigor and free thinking.
- Photography by: Alan LaVallee
Musings from Maine
Down East’s editors discuss feral felines, a big screen in the North Woods, and more.
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to Where in Maine and other articles.
Ed Muskie for President!
Editor-in-Chief Paul Doiron presents the 2008 Down East Environmental Award to the late Edmund S. Muskie.
- By: Paul Doiron
Wild in Woolwich
Merrymeeting Fields Preserve, Oyster Creek Mushrooms, and Slam Poetry are just a few ways to enjoy Maine this month.
Awful Things Happening
Authors Elizabeth Strout and Jason Brown explore fictional Maine communities in their new books.
- By: Patricia O’Donnell
The Maine Viewpoint
Editorial opinions from across Maine.
Bitter About Litter
Al Diamon picks up trash and learns a lot about Maine culture.
- By: Al Diamon
Biddeford Surprise
Activities, shops, and eateries in Biddeford.
- By: Andrew Vietze
Sleeping with the Fishes
Will the Portland Fish Exchange get whacked?
- By: Jeff Clark
Delicate Balance
Maine’s agricultural purity was at stake for this turn-of-the-century chemist in Orono.
- By: Joshua F. Moore
Fine Food in Freeport
The Azure Cafe’s eclectic menu satisfies shoppers – and locals – all year long.
- By: Debra Spark